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During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 44.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 36.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, Longino & Cardenal SpA's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 44.70% per year. The lowest was 18.00% per year. And the median was 37.10% per year.
Longino & Cardenal SpA (MIL:LON) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Longino & Cardenal SpA Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Longino & Cardenal SpA Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Longino & Cardenal SpA's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Longino & Cardenal SpA Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
MIL:LON vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Longino & Cardenal SpA's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Longino & Cardenal SpA PE Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Longino & Cardenal SpA's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Longino & Cardenal SpA's PE Ratio falls into.
Longino & Cardenal SpA Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Longino & Cardenal SpA's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-0.10
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €-0.10 mean?
Longino & Cardenal SpA (MIL:LON) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €-0.10 as of Dec. 2025. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Longino & Cardenal SpA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Longino & Cardenal SpA ranks #25 out of 261 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 9.6%.
Is Longino & Cardenal SpA's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Longino & Cardenal SpA's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €-0.10. Based on the distribution chart, Longino & Cardenal SpA ranks #25 out of 261 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Longino & Cardenal SpA has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Longino & Cardenal SpA's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Longino & Cardenal SpA ranks #25 out of 261 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Longino & Cardenal SpA in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Retail - Defensive companies is 7.70, based on 261 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Longino & Cardenal SpA and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Longino & Cardenal SpA's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €-0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Longino & Cardenal SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Longino & Cardenal SpA (MIL:LON) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.02, compared to a current price of €1.23 — trading 39.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €-0.10. Longino & Cardenal SpA's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Longino & Cardenal SpA (MIL:LON), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €-0.10 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Longino & Cardenal SpA (MIL:LON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Longino & Cardenal SpA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.23 is trading 39.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.02.
GuruFocus considers Longino & Cardenal SpA to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:LON:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): €-0.10
GF Value™: €2.02 vs. price of €1.23 (39.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:LON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Longino & Cardenal SpA distributes quality food products. It mainly supplies new raw ingredients to restaurants, luxury hotels, caterers and gastronomic operators, wholesalers, supermarkets, and private individuals. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from Italy.
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